In a tough match for Stoke City Women, they managed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FA National League Cup after facing a very difficult Liverpool Feds team. This was a crucial match for Stoke City to advance in the local competition.
It was a highly contested game over the 90 minutes, with both Stoke City Women and Liverpool Feds Women pushing hard for victory. The match went to extra time, where Stoke City would eventually secure the win.
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A Perfect Match for Millie Ravening
Stoke City had already faced Liverpool Feds in a previous FA National League fixture, where on October 13th, they secured a 6-0 away victory, completely dominating the match. The Potters carried that confidence into the FA National League Cup round of 16, where they once again had to face Liverpool Feds Women. However, this time the match was much more evenly contested over the 90 minutes.
Stoke City took the lead in the 39th minute with a goal from Millie Ravening, heading into halftime with the advantage and some peace of mind. However, Liverpool Feds came out in the second half determined to turn the game around, and in the 77th minute, Bethany Donoghue equalized, making it 1-1. With the score tied, the game went to extra time, and it seemed likely that the match could go to penalties.
⏱️ A Ravening hat-trick fires the Potters into the @FAWNL Cup's quarter finals! pic.twitter.com/CB0qGa4FRM
— Stoke City FC Women (@scfc_women) October 20, 2024
But Millie Ravening had other plans. She scored again in the 93rd minute, putting Stoke City ahead 2-1. In a tense moment, Liverpool Feds had a chance to equalize through a penalty, but Cathy Anderson missed, giving Stoke City renewed hope of progressing.
Millie Ravening then completed her hat-trick, scoring in the 114th minute to secure a 3-1 victory for Stoke City Women and send them through to the FA National League Cup quarterfinals.